Tulip...

I found this macro in my archives.   It is the remainder of a tulip with just a single petal hanging on. 

Once again the colors are a little wonky because of my issue with blogger (even though I compensated with the saturation) but you get the idea.  I love the smoky-purplish color of the inside; I am not sure what you call the prong-like structures.  Anyone? 

Be sure to visit here for more great macros. 

TGIF!!   Have a beautiful and blessed weekend my friends! 
xoxo,
SouthernSass

Just Dandy...

After having been away for spring break this past week, it was sooo hard getting up early this morning.   My little guy is counting down the days until summer vacation!

This is a dandelion bloom.  I just love the little squiggly spirals in the middle.    It puzzles me to no end why my yellow photos lose some of their vibrance and have a more green/blue hue after being downloaded into blogger.  Does anyone have any ideas? 

Be sure to visit Lisa's Chaos for Macro Monday.   It is a fun way to start the week.


I hope you all have a great week!
xoxo,
SouthernSass

A Little Green.....

I found this in my archives from last summer and thought I would share it with you.  I love the bright green lantana leaves in this photo - very fitting for today!

This is my first edit in Lightroom 3.   I then pulled it over into Photoshop Elements 8 and sharpened it a tad more.   Do you use Lightroom?   I have a 30-day free trial, so we'll see how it goes.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY EVERYONE!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Wordless Wednesday....

I am crazy busy with work and baseball season is in full swing here for my little guy.   I will be catching up with everyone soon.

xoxo,
SouthernSass

After the rain....

Have a wonderful weekend!  

xoxo,

SouthernSass



Flowering Plum Tree....

I took this macro shots this afternoon with my trusty Nikon Coolpix P90.   It is not a DSLR, but it sure has a great macro mode.  Here again I was taking over my neighbor's yard (I love you Marvin and Lynda!) across the street.  Their plum tree is just starting to flower and is incredible!  Plus they have bird feeders that I am now beginning to stalk.    It is great to have such wonderful friends!

I did some basic edits in Photoshop Elements, but it was pretty great SOOC.  Be sure to visit here for more great Flowers on Saturday.  

Happy weekend everyone!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Inside of a tulip......

My wonderful husband gave me a bouquet of beautiful red tulips on Valentine's day.   Recently I borrowed my friend Steve's (visit his blog here for some great HDR photos and much more!) zoom/macro lens and had some fun with it on a warm, sunny day a few weeks ago. 

 
These shots were taken outside and the bright sun was shining directly into the center of the flower.  It was not the best time of day to take shots, but definitely the warmest part of the day.  I enjoyed being outside and experimenting with something new.

I have been super-swamped with work and I have been missing my blogging buddies!  I will be catching up with everyone over the weekend!

Please be sure to visit Blogging from Bolivia for more great macros!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

xoxo,
SouthernSass   

Frosted and Textured Basil...

I took this photo back during our snow/ice event.   My poor basil plant is past dead, but it made for an interesting subject.

I am experimenting with layers and masks.  AUGH....   Ashley has a great tutorial this week and she inspires me to keep trying!    After playing around with the high pass filter and adding Pioneer Woman's define and sharpen action, I decided to add a Kim Klassen texture to finish it off.

Happy Friday and I hope you have an absolutely wonderful weekend!   We are supposed to have temps in the mid 60s and I feel a barn search/road trip coming on....   :)

xoxo,
SouthernSass

To Brighten Your Day....

I found this cheery little thing in my archives today.   I thought would share it with you and hopefully brighten your day a bit!

I am so tired of gray skies.   It has been cold and raining all day, and the same is in the forecast for tomorrow.    I am off now to enjoy a glass of wine in front of the fireplace! 

Be sure to visit here for more Saturday flowers.  Have a wonderful weekend my friends!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Blue Morning Glory

Even though here in the South we are not getting hammered with snow, we have had a much colder winter than usual and a lot of the days have been overcast and gloomy.   Today is another of those days and its pretty windy.    

I found this sweet Morning Glory while going through some old pics and thought I would share it with you. 

This was taken last spring.   I am counting down the days; I miss the sunshine, pretty flowers and walking barefoot in the grass. 

Happy Wednesday!!   To all my blogging friends up North - stay warm and be safe!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

SOOC and Macro Monday

This frozen drop is straight out of the camera and yep, it was taken during our big snow and ice event.   I took it during the morning before it melted, so hopefully that counts for this week's theme "Good Morning."

There is a little reflection of some red berries in it at the very bottom.   Hopefully, when I edit it they will be more visible.  So, be sure to check back on Thursday for the edited version.  


 

Also, be sure to visit Lisa for more great macros.  It is always a fun way to start the week!

Happy Monday!!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Stuck Like Glue....Macro Friday

These two red berries look like they are stuck together with a drop of Super Glue.   The snow had melted the day before, but these two had refrozen together overnight.   There is talk of more "winter precipitation" this weekend, but I'm not sure if it will reach down this far in SC.

For more great macro shots - be sure to visit Blogging from Bolivia.  

I hope you have a wonderful and fun-filled weekend!!



xoxo,
SouthernSass

Macro Friday - Mustang

The song "Mustang Sally" is running through my head right about now.   It is a classic by  Wilson Pickett that many Southern folks like to shag (its a dance) to. 

I snapped this over Thanksgiving.  My brother-in-law is a Ford sports car collector and has a few classics.  When the weather warms a bit again we are going to do a shoot of his cars and I cannot wait to share them with you! 

Thank you so much for your kind comments - Thursday was a blah day for some reason. 

Happy Friday -  I am off to do some Christmas shopping with the best daughter in the world!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Tattered....

I snapped this guy back in September.  His wings look a little tattered to me.  

For more great macros - be sure to visit Lisa for a fun way to start your week!   I am hoping this week will be far less busy for me and that I can catch up with all of you!!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Beetle Bug

I absolutely love the colors in this beetle.    He was determined to get where he was going and it was hard to keep him still on this leaf, but I love the shot I got. 

Its Macro Monday over at Lisa's Chaos so be sure to stop by for more great macros.  And for those of you traveling this week - I wish you a safe trip!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Happy Friday...

Wow - it has been a crazy busy week and I am so happy it is Friday and that the weekend is here! 

I love the way this macro shot of a daisy turned out.   For more great macros be sure to visit Blogging from Bolivia.

Have a terrific weekend my friends!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Macro Monday - Wooly Bugger

My sweet son came in this afternoon and told me to grab the camera - he had found a really hairy catepillar.  He also had found a really big spider earlier in the day, but more on that later in the week. 

This catepillar was inside of our garage on a board and I wanted more contrast, so I grabbed a black shirt and moved him onto it (with a stick of course!).

I have no idea what this is - just photos.   I was scared to touch it for fear of being stung, but it really seemed to be a gentle creature. 

And this face - you've gotta love it for this time of year since it is almost Halloween!  

For more great macros visit Lisa to get your week off to a great start!

Happy Monday and have a great week!

xoxo,
SouthernSass 

Bee Happy!

I love bees and pretty yellow flowers.   We have Swamp Daisies in our neighbor's yard.   Next year I hope to have my own!

Have a great Monday everyone!  For more great macros, visit Lisa's chaos.

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Fuzzy-Headed

I am not sure what type of weed/wildflower this is - I found it at the edge of a field and thought it looked interesting.  It has a fuzzy-topped head and was soft, even though it looks prickly.

Be sure to visit Blogging from Bolivia today for more great macros.

Happy Friday and have a great weekend!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Scary face...

I have been a busy bee and I am sorry for not stopping by and visiting the last few days.  You-all (sorry; its a Southern thing) mean the world to me and I will be catching up in the next few days!

Just look at that face on this delicate cotton bloom - I think it is quite fitting for October and Halloween!  I caught him sleeping on a recent cool morning.  For more great macros visit Lisa for a fun way to start your Monday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass